Chief Meteorologist Patrick Rockey’s First Warning Forecast
We just have to get through one more day of "extreme heat" before we drop to just "regular heat."
Thursday is looking like the hottest day of the week, with high temperatures climbing into the mid 90s and heat index values making it feel between 100 and 105°.
On Friday, a cold front will approach the region, bringing us the chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
While it is an a huge chance, any storms that do form could bring heavy downpours and some strong, gusty winds.
The increased cloud cover and rain should help moderate our temperatures. Most of us will top out in the low 90s with heat index values in the upper 90s.
More showers and thunderstorms are possible by Saturday afternoon as the cold front slowly moves across our region.
Our temperatures will still be above normal, but should top out in the mid-to-upper 80s.
Storm chances continue on Sunday and so does the cooling trend.
Expect highs near normal in the mid-to-upper 80s with a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms.
With another cold front sweeping in on Monday, we could see a few more storms.
That front will help drop our temperatures from the mid 80s on Monday to the upper 70s and lower 80s by mid week. Stay tuned!
